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Abdourahmane Tchiani, niger
Africa

Niger's accusation of Western chicanery hits close to home

The latest spat between Niamey's junta leader and Nigeria reflects growing bad blood and the loss of US and French influence in the region.

Roubles
Europe

We can't 'ban' talk of Russian resilience to sanctions

Instead let's acknowledge that economic warfare did not work and find ways to end the war peacefully

Olaf Scholz Emmanuel Macron
Europe

Right and left populists bringing down Euro elites in 2024

Ukraine war fatigue coupled with economic woes and immigration concerns fueled a tide of revolt

McCarthyism, European style: The elite crackdown on Ukraine dissent
Europe

McCarthyism, European style: The elite crackdown on Ukraine dissent

Experts lambasted as Kremlin mouthpieces turned out to be right

Emmanuel Macron
Europe

Europe's center is not holding

The collapse of the government in France and the ruling coalition in Germany spells continued crises — and don't think war has nothing to do with it.

Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Africa

Senegal and Chad just sent the French military packing. Why?

Washington should learn a lesson and ditch the counterterrorism lens now